How do I become a Mediator?
You need to comply with the National Accreditation Board for Family Mediators (NABFAM) Standards, which is:
a) Provide proof of having met the following training requirements:
Training in an accredited mediation training course, with assessment and certification of his /her attendance and competence;
Every applicant for accreditation as a mediator must complete no less than 40 hours of training for the study of Mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, with a NABFAM accredited training organisation.In addition to the 40 hours of training, applicants are required to have completed training on Psychology and Family Law, with a NABFAM accredited training organisation.Applicants from a legal background will not be required to complete the additional training requirement in respect of Family Law.Applicants from a social sciences background will not be required to complete the additional training requirements in respect of Psychology.
b) Provide proof of having met the following practice requirements:
Participation in a minimum of at least 3 supervised mediation sessions; each session must be a minimum of 1 hour.
c) Be an accredited and paid up member with one or more member organisations of NABFAM.
d) In writing confirm that he/she:
i) Has not been convicted of any criminal offence against children and any other criminal offence in the past 2 years;
ii) Subjects him/herself to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, the complaints and disciplinary procedures of the accredited NABFAM member organisation(s) with which he/she is affiliated.
Where a Mediator has been trained through a training program that is not accredited by NABFAM, the mediator may apply for accreditation in one of the following ways:
a) Undergo training through a NABFAM accredited training program; or
b) If the Applicant is applying as an experienced Mediator specialising in family matters provide proof of:
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2 years’ experience as a mediator specialising in family matters
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Having completed a minimum of 10 cases (at least 80 hours) with clients in the context of family matters;
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Two Memoranda of Understanding or Agreements that the Applicant has written for his/her clients at the conclusion of the mediation process.
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Two letters of reference from two NABFAM accredited mediators.
c) In writing confirm that he/she:
i) Has not been convicted of any criminal offence against children and any other criminal offence in the past 2 years;
ii) Subjects him/herself to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, the complaints and disciplinary procedures of the accredited NABFAM member organisation(s) with which he/she is affiliated.
Where can I study family law mediation?
Accredited family law mediation courses
Accredited family law mediation courses
What does NABFAM accreditation mean ?
If a mediator is “NABFAM Accredited”, it means that the Practitioner:
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Is a Mediator whose competency in the practice of mediation has been accredited according to National Accreditation Board for Family Mediators (NABFAM) standards through a NABFAM member organization, such as SAAM.
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Has undergone approved training as a mediator/arbitrator.
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Was independently assessed and found to be competent.
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Has agreed to practice under supervision (and disciplinary processes) of a NABFAM Accredited Supervisor.
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Has agreed to abide by the Code of Conduct of their member organisation and is subject to continued professional development requirements